Letter from France: May 2013
By: Frederic de Poligny | May 19, 2013 – 6:42 am | No Comment

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, France will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our French correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do across the channel

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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails

[ May 14, 2013; 10:45 am to 11:45 am. ] For some fresh air and family fun, join one of our garden and park trails designed for toddlers; learn about shape, colour and numbers while exploring nature. Meet outside the Orangery down by the house at 10.45am. Dont worry if youre a few minutes late, you can always join the group when you arrive. [...]

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington

[ May 14, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Every Tuesday at 2pm, the House team will show you something special that you dont normally get to see here, bringing you closer to Arlington Courts people and collections. It might be a particular item, or a story from the familys history, or even a chance to find out how we deal with [...]

Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:26 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden

[ May 14, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join one of our guides for a tour of the garden and discover the story of its original development as an impressive Dutch-inspired water garden as well as finding out about its plants.Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits [...]

Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Siege and surrender tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Siege and surrender tours

[ May 14, 2013; 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Find out about life as a soldier during the siege of Dunster Castle in 1646Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out [...]

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Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Spring Garden Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Spring Garden Tours

[ May 14, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the year, go on a tour with one of our experienced garden stewards. Enjoy the spring colours which look stunning at this time of year and hear about the history of the garden, just meet at reception at 11am.Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sheffield Park and [...]

Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk

[ May 14, 2013; 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm. ] Free guided walk around the garden talking about the history of the garden and highlighting whats good to see each week. Guided walk led by one of our garden volunteers sharing their passion for the property and love of plants.Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England
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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Gentleman only guided bike ride
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Gentleman only guided bike ride

[ May 14, 2013; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Join our Gentlemans evening cycle event as we take a leisurely ride around the park Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what [...]

Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era

[ May 14, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Get closer to the Edwardian story. Explore the lives of the family and the workers.Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can [...]

Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:07 pm | No Comment
Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club

[ May 14, 2013; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. ] Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friendsPolesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find [...]

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Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes

[ May 14, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm. ] Upstairs, downstairs – experience the unseen parts of Ham House through the eyes of the servants and glimpse how the house is used today on this 45 minute tour.Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and [...]

Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England – City to countryside walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England – City to countryside walk

[ May 14, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Join one of our free guided walks of the 6 mile Bath Skyline; the most downloaded walk in the National Trust. Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in [...]

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Clumber Park Ladies Breeze Bike Rides
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Clumber Park Ladies Breeze Bike Rides

[ May 14, 2013; 6:30 pm; ] Join our Ladies evening cycle event as we take a leisurely ride around the park inconjunction with British CyclingClumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to [...]

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Connoisseur Art Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Connoisseur Art Tour

[ May 14, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] House Spend an afternoon in the company of Kingston Lacys very own resident expert on paintings.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out [...]

Polesden Lacey, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Polesden Lacey, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club

[ May 14, 2013; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. ] Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friendsPolesden Lacey, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPolesden Lacey, Surrey, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits [...]

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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:42 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ May 14, 2013; 12:45 pm to 3:45 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan

[ May 14, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Take a spring walk around this wonderful valley garden and enjoy the sight of the beautiful bluebells. The best time to see these lovely spring flowers is from mid April to May.Glendurgan Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=5ffd5d3a-ab0c-40c8-90d3-75b49a708f4bGlendurgan Garden, Cornwall
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to [...]

Cheshire – Farmers’ Market at The Yew Tree Inn
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Farmers’ Market at The Yew Tree Inn

[ May 14, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A Farmers Market with delicious local produce.Long LaneSpurstowBunburyCheshrieCW6 9RDTel:01829 260274Email:ac@theyewtreebunbury.comCheshireCheshire

Old Warden, Beds – Spring Evening Airshow
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Old Warden, Beds – Spring Evening Airshow

[ May 14, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Spring Evening AirshowOld Warden, Bedshttp://www.shuttleworth.org/tickets/event-details.asp?ID=99Old Warden, Beds

Museums at Night
By: The Editor | April 20, 2011 – 4:35 pm | No Comment
Museums at Night

[ May 14, 2011 to May 15, 2011. ]
Hundreds of museums will be open for visitors. see the website for the lists.

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Swindon – Swindon Festival of Literature
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
Swindon – Swindon Festival of Literature

[ May 14, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The eighteenth Swindon Festival of Literature!This year, we will kick off not only with our usual Dawn Chorus frolic of mental and physical fun, and the rising sun, at 5.30am, but will also offer a Bank Holiday Monday afternoon of all-round health-enhancing activities. There will be a gentle walk, a steady run, and a short [...]

Olympia Grand Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre, London – Spirit of Summer Fair
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
Olympia Grand Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre, London – Spirit of Summer Fair

[ May 14, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This stylish boutique event brings together an array of carefully selected exhibitors offering this seasons most beautiful things – from accessories, fashion and alfresco living to gifts, gourmet food and wine – including many of our FoodLovers Approved Producers…Olympia Grand Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre, Londonwww.spiritofsummerfair.co.ukOlympia Grand Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre, London

Malvern Spring Gardening Show
By: The Editor | March 8, 2011 – 3:08 pm | No Comment
Malvern Spring Gardening Show

[ May 14, 2011 to May 15, 2011. ]
Three Counties Showground, MALVERN, Worcestershire. WR13 6NW.
adults £29.50; members £27. advance transactions have a £1.50 booking fee

Rye Harbour – Camber Castle Wildlife and History
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:04 pm | No Comment
Rye Harbour – Camber Castle Wildlife and History

[ May 14, 2011; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] A chance to go inside Camber Castle, visit the birdwatching hide at Castle Water and see the wetland wildlife there. (2.5 miles)MEET AT BREDE LOCK – DONATIONS APPRECIATED.Rye, Sussexhttp://www.wildrye.info/Rye, Sussex

Essex Garden Show
By: The Editor | March 13, 2010 – 1:10 pm | No Comment
Essex Garden Show

[ May 14, 2010 9:30 am to May 16, 2010 5:00 pm. ]
Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, Essex
Adults in advance £4; on the door £5.50
Children in advance free; on the door £1